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Roof leak investigation in Ash Green, Surrey
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Ash Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Staining around the chimney inside
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
Roof leak investigation in Ash Green: what you get
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, and the stains look much like a leak. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you’re worried about brown rings on upstairs ceilings and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, the roof space and lead flashings alike.
For a small place like Ash Green, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Ash Green (GU12)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Ash Green
Wet insulation does not insulate well. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. Older and listed buildings around Ash Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ash Green
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
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Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Ash Green
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Take a building like Ash Grange Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
FAQs for Ash Green
How do I find out if my home in Ash Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Ash Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Ash Green is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Can you always find the source?
Not always, and we’ll be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Ash Green
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Wanborough Manor about 2.1 miles east, Ash Green sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you live near a park such as Aldershot Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Ash Green is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We carry out roof leak investigations in Ash Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Every address in GU12 is covered for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Compass Rose Road, Drovers Way and Ash Green Lane East and the roads around them. We also cover Ash (1 mile west), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Seale (1 mile south), Ash Vale (2 miles north-west) and Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (4 miles south-west), Egham (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Ash Green
In Ash Green, that means homes and buildings near The Dover Arms, The Connaught School and Ash Manor School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ash station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Farnham Castle (4.4 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (4.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Ash Green, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.